Parenting Counselling in Galway

This time of year can be really stressful, we are up against some picture perfect idea of what Christmas should be like. The reality is that there is a level of stress and anxiety. Being around certain family and friends at this time of year is difficult. I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor and I can help you cope with stressful situations more effectively. If your goals are to improve your quality of life, to have better relationships in your life and work; I can help you. A few sessions can make a big difference! Book a free 20min chat so you can meet with me, no obligation.

We can all feel a bit stuck sometimes... I offer a safe space to help make meaning and process what we are thinking and why. I work with adults mainly 40s-60s negotiating lifes changing dynamics as their parents age, or own children grow up. I work with adults moving into midlife, issues around self-esteem and finding purpose following covid with a new work/life balance. I also work with clients with difficulties in relationships parenting, anxiety and overwhelm, low mood, loss and bereavement and generally how to do life again, process trauma and pts and learning to feel safe.

I work with aspects of your mental health affected on becoming a mother or father eg.., anxiety, depression, Infertility, pregnancy loss, artificial reproductive technology, pre-natal crisis pregnancy, child bereavement, parenting styles, relationships, separation,domestic violence, and how adverse childhood experiences and trauma are affecting your experience of parenthood. I have a special interest in Peri-Natal Mental Health and am currently undertaking practice-based research in this field. This includes understanding issues arising for mothers and fathers from the time of conception up until the child is 5 years old.

I have over twenty years experience working in Child Welfare and Protection with the HSE/Tusla. I have worked as a Psychotherapist since 2010. My experience ranges from working as a Psychotherapist with the Student Counselling Service, NUIG; HSE; and in Private Practice. I have a passion for working with young people.

My practice is tailored to mothers navigating the transformative journey of parenthood. They come seeking balance amidst the whirlwind of raising children, maintaining careers, and rediscovering their personal identities. These women strive to be fully present for their families, yet often find themselves overwhelmed, battling stress, and feeling disconnected from their own needs. Their goal is not just to cope, but to thrive, embracing motherhood while retaining a sense of self and achieving emotional well-being.

I believe in the quality of the therapeutic relationship and provide a confidential, non-judgmental and supportive environment for my clients. I see my role as a therapist is to facilitate and assist clients to make meaning of their experience and discover their inner strengths. I am a dynamic and goal orientated psychotherapist who promotes self-awareness, personal growth and well-being leading to more empowered clients.

As a psychotherapist and counsellor Jacqui supports individuals to overcome life’s challenges and improve their mental and emotional well-being. As a trained psychotherapist Jacqui has the knowledge and experience to guide clients through a wide variety of issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, perinatal mental health and more.

I offer evidence-based psychological therapy which is collaborative and respectful. My clinical approach is psychoanalytically informed. I always look for the most suitable way of helping each person, having in mind their resources and needs. I provide a gentle, safe place free from judgment to talk openly about yourself and your troubles, where you can learn to listen to yourself in a different way and understand your experiences. I will be interested in how your past impacts your present and will help you to develop a greater understanding of the unseen patterns of behaviour that can underlie psychological distress.

Laura holds graduate degrees from Boston University and the University of Galway. She is interested in the intersections of culture and psychology and is currently working on doctoral research in that area. Aside from psychotherapy with individuals, Laura has worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings within community mental health for over 20 years. She has experience treating most issues, as well as working with folks from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. She strives to provide a welcoming, supportive, judgement-free environment for all. Laura is interested in culturally-competent, holistic care.

For more information on Joan see her website: www.joanlally.com

Are you seeking support during a difficult or challenging period in your life? Are you feeling lost in life and on your journey? Seoige Therapy provides a safe non-judgmental space and meets you where you are at. Within this safe space you will be supported and empowered to explore, understand and change negative/limiting thoughts, feelings and behavior's. You will become more self-aware and develop resilience. You will become the real you.... "for true happiness is an inside job"!

Are you feeling overwhelmed, stressed and unable to focus? I specialize in working with clients struggling with Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Trauma & Unresolved Childhood Issues. I offer weekly psychotherapy and counselling in a private and comfortable setting in Galway and online zoom sessions at a reduced rate. Life can be a struggle when dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, post-traumatic stress, grief, relationship issues, gender identity, unresolved childhood issues, loneliness, suicidal ideation and long-standing hurt or deeply embedded trauma. For specialized treatments I offer hypnotherapy. Together we explore this.

I work with clients in times of change, grief and crisis who may be feeling depressed, anxious or stressed. Together we explore and develop insights into what the client is doing, why they are doing it and what the need is behind it, then find more fruitful ways to do it. Often this involves identifying behaviours, beliefs, and attitudes from the past and how they are experienced in the present.

Are you a professional woman in her 30s? Are you very busy and would like to do therapy in your time and in the comfort of your own home or office. Typically women come to me because they are feeling exhausted or overwhelmed. They are working very hard, life is super busy and they are unsure of what they want from life. They know there is more to life but can't figure it out, they often feel stuck. They procrastinate and constantly worry finding it hard to make a decision. Life has not turned out how they may have imagined and managing how they are feeling can be difficult.

I work empathically with my clients. Sessions are completely confidential. I work very well with clients who suffer from anxiety and depression. My speciality is my inner child work. This is a very powerful therapy. I can bring the client back in a safe way to a traumatic experience. Sometimes, I will combine this therapy with music. The client may experience the trauma through feelings in the body, this therapy answers for the client why they feel the way they do in their body. By unlocking those feelings healing may begin. It can help a client to become more confident and as a result they begin to uncover their true self's.

Brigid is an Art Psychotherapist with considerable experience of working with children, adolescents and parents/guardians, and has gained significant knowledge in the area of intellectual disabilities. She is passionate about creating safe and containing spaces in order to enable clients to explore their individual needs and reach their unique potential. 

Life can be difficult. The uncertainty of the future can be crippling. Feeling anxious, angry and depressed is normal but sometimes they take over and prevents us from living. I will work alongside clients and discuss their specific goals, needs and their issues.

Marie Fariñas provides Play therapy for ages 4-11 yrs to manage emotional difficulties and help improve associated behaviours. For older children, adolescents and young adults, Expressive Arts Therapy sessions are suitable to address self-esteem issues, identity, and/or depression. For adults who may not know how to start talking about difficulties, Sand-Story Therapy and Mindfulness-Based Expressive Arts Therapy are safe ways to begin exploring and expressing oneself. Each client is invited to make use of the resources provided to work on vulnerabilities, alleviate stress, and grow emotional strength.

I'm here to give you tools and resources to help you live better. As a licensed therapist, my job is to provide 2 services: Help you resolve an immediate problem, e.g., a relationship break-up or a life transition - such as becoming an expat. The second service - sometimes the more important service - is to help you learn how, what to do and why this challenge was presented to you. My job is to work myself out of a job because I helped you improve your like skill level and increased your knowledge of yourself.